Here you will find the latest updates and news from FAAM
Sustainable ground power and towing equipment for our research aircraft
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory has invested in an electric-powered ground power unit and aircraft tug, in a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions from the research facility’s operation. The FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft, a specially adapted...
FAAM Airborne Laboratory flies with sustainable aviation fuel
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory, which operates a specially adapted BAE-146 aircraft* fitted with scientific instruments, has used a blend of sustainable aviation fuel for the first time this week on a routine crew training flight in the south of England. ...
Job Opportunity: FAAM Systems Engineer
Apply to join the FAAM Airborne Laboratory team as a Systems Engineer.
FAAM Airborne Laboratory launches Research Runway fund to attract new flyers
The FAAM Airborne Laboratory has launched a new opportunity for researchers to use our research aircraft for up to 10 flying hours.
Job Opportunity: FAAM Chemistry Instrumentation Scientist
As a Chemistry Instrumentation Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering a newly specified, high quality, reliable and innovative trace-gas measurement suite, and its associated systems for our aircraft.
Job Opportunity: Science Delivery Coordinator (Mid-Life Upgrade Programme)
Location: FAAM Airborne Laboratory, Cranfield, Milton KeynesSalary: £35,333 to £42,155 p.a.Contract length: Fixed Term (to 31 March 2026 (due to external funding))Contract type: Full TimeClosing date: Midnight on Monday 5 December 2022 Do you...
Sensor CDT Industry Talk: FAAM Airborne Laboratory
Join Dr Stéphane Bauguitte on 1st November 2022 for a one-hour talk on the sensing capabilities of the FAAM Airborne Laboratory.
Flight campaign to investigate clouds in cold conditions
Researchers have embarked on a flight campaign over the Labrador Sea to study how clouds form and develop in cold air. The four-week campaign will deploy the FAAM Airborne Laboratory to look specifically at mixed phase clouds - clouds that contain a mixture of ice and...
Job Opportunity: FAAM Administrator
Location: FAAM Airborne Laboratory, Cranfield, Milton KeynesSalary: £24,285 to £27,929 p.a.Contract length: OngoingContract type: Full TimeClosing date: Midnight on Sunday 30 October 2022Two roles are administrator available in this...
Job Opportunity: Operations Support Specialist
Location: FAAM Airborne Laboratory, Cranfield, Milton KeynesSalary: £28,762 to £34,308 p.a.Contract length: Fixed Term (to 31 March 2026 (due to external funding))Contract type: Full TimeClosing date: Midnight on Sunday 30 October 2022 Are you...